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Center, 32 N. Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville. Visit www.llcc.edu/commed. .
Green Home and Garden Show Apr 24-25, 4-8pm Fri and 9am- 7pm Sat, $3 adults, children under 12 free. Illinois State Fairgrounds Orr Building. For info, call 698-4941 or visit www.springfieldareahba.com.
Hands-On Cooking Classes Apr 23, 5:30pm, Soup for Supper. $50. Elkhart. Register at 314-9125 or email [email protected]. Susan Shaw, 314-9125. www.ciecatering.com
Historic Westside Meeting Apr 23, 7-9, Neighborhood Association meeting with Aldermen Cahnman, Cimarossa, Dove, Edwards, Mahoney and Theilen discussing accomplishments, challenges and goals for the city council. Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue, 528-9546.
IMSA Seeks Applicants Apr 26, Deadline to send in application for summer residential enrichment program for under-represented minority students. $50. For info, call 1-800- 500-IMSA or email [email protected] or visit www.imsa.edu.
Junior League of Springfield Kitchens in Bloom Home Tour May 3, 12-4pm, Join us for the Junior League of Springfield’s annual Kitchens in Bloom Home Tour featuring homes in the Washington Park area. Please visit jlsil.org or call for more details. $15 in advance, $20 day of event. For info, call 698-3683.
Lawnmower Clinic Apr 25, 8am-1pm, Push mowers only, must drop off. Oil change, spark plug, blade sharpened. (Filters extra). Same day service $35-4 cycle, $25-2 cycle. Blade sharpening- $15 on mower, $10 off mower. O’Reilly Auto Parts, 1321 N. Dirksen.
MacArthur Neighborhood Mixer Apr 30, 6:30-8pm, Information session with speakers followed by social hour for home owners, business owners and renters who live or work within half mile radius of MacArthur Blvd including Leland Grove, Jerome and Capital Township. Free, open to public. South Side Christian Church, 2600 S. MacArthur. For info, visit www.shoponmacarthur.com.
Money Smart Week Apr 18-25, Seminars by various organizations on bugeting, clutter, investing, home buying, running a small business, college costs, financial protection and more. Visit moneysmartweek.org$llinois.
Pet Adoptions Apr 25, dogs and cats 11am- 2pm, Ace Hardware, cats 11- 4pm, PetSmart. Info, 544-7387 or visit www.apl-shelter.org
Pied Piper Architectural Tour May 6, 5:30-7pm, Discover interesting facts about the architect of Springfield. Anthony Rubano will lead the discussion on architectural styles, materials, and treatments. Free. Downtown Springfield. For info, www.downtownspringfield.org.
Plant/Attic Treasures Sale Apr 25, 8am-2pm, Proceeds to Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation. Museum open with free admission, donations accepted. Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation Museum, 4000 N. Peoria Rd. Info, 498- 9545.
Post-9/11 GI Bill Info Sessions Apr 29, 10am-12pm or 1-3pm or 6-8pm, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs presents. No pre-registration required. LLCC Robert H. Stephens Room, Menard Hall, 5250 Shepherd Rd. For more info, call 786-2216.
Relay for Life Apr 23, 6-7pm, American Cancer Society team meeting for individ-
